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Nicky sits down with West London rapper, DJ and presenter Big Zuu for a conversation about graft, gratitude and growth. He talks about coming up in West London, the early days of making music, and how opportunities began to open up beyond what he first imagined. We also relive THAT Soccer Aid goal, the buzz of the moment and what it meant to step onto that pitch.

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Nicky sits down with one of Ireland’s greatest DJs and his former radio partner, Jenny Greene, for a nostalgic and honest conversation about chemistry, chaos and chasing music from a young age. From growing up in Shankill with a Walkman and a love of Paul Simon to five unforgettable years together on RTÉ 2FM, Jenny reflects on creativity, confidence and why the best radio moments can’t be scripted.

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Nicky sits down with Ian H Watkins for a chat about pop fame, burnout and reinventing yourself. From the whirlwind years of Steps to stepping away at the height of success, H reflects on pressure, parenthood and returning to his first love, art. A revealing insight into life inside one of Britain’s biggest pop bands and what it takes to start again.

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Nicky sits down with singer Loren Allred, best known as the voice behind The Greatest Showman. From global success with Never Enough to performing live with Westlife, Loren opens up about patience, resilience and finally owning her moment.

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This week on Nicky Byrne HQ, Nicky chats to Peter Andre about the journey from Mysterious Girl to where life has taken him since. Peter speaks openly about anxiety, confidence, fame, and fatherhood, reflecting on the lessons learned along the way and why the drive to keep creating never really fades.

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Nicky sits down with Mark Goldbridge for a conversation about football, criticism and finding a new voice. From office jobs in Dublin to building The United Stand into one of the biggest football shows on YouTube, Mark opens up about pressure and the realities of modern fandom. A fascinating insight into the mindset behind one of the game’s most influential fan voices.

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Nicky sits down with Irish sprint star Rhasidat Adeleke for a powerful conversation about discipline, disappointment and self-belief. From breaking records to narrowly missing Olympic glory, Rhasidat opens up about injury, pressure and what keeps her moving forward. An inspiring insight into the mindset behind Ireland’s fastest woman.

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Nicky sits down with Kingfishr at a remarkable moment in their story. Just hours after finding out they had secured the Christmas #1 spot in Ireland with both their single Killeagh and debut album Halcyon, the band reflect on the whirlwind rise from college housemates to one of the most exciting acts in Irish music. They talk about meeting at university, finding their sound, life on the road, and how shared pressure, friendship and...

In this special New Year's Day episode, Nicky takes a moment to thank everyone who has listened, shared and supported the podcast in 2025, looks ahead to the Westlife tour in 2026, and revisits one of our favourite conversations of the year. Recorded earlier in 2025, this classic chat with Coleen Rooney is warm, honest and full of laughs. Coleen reflects on her life and career, from her childhood in Liverpool to navigating fame alo...

In this special Christmas episode, we take a moment to say thank you to everyone who has listened, shared and supported the podcast in 2025, before revisiting one of the conversations that means the most to Nicky. Recorded during the early days of the show, this classic chat with Tony Mortimer is honest, funny and deeply moving. Tony reflects on his life and career with East 17, and opens up about the true story behind Stay Another...

Nicky sits down with Lee Brennan, lead singer of 90s hitmakers 911, for a conversation about ambition, identity and resilience. From growing up in Carlisle and chasing a dream with nothing but a letter to a radio station, Lee reflects on the whirlwind rise of 911, global success, and the pressures that came with boyband fame. He opens up about surviving Hodgkin’s lymphoma twice as a child, the impact it had on his confidence, and t...

Nicky sits down with global classical superstar Katherine Jenkins for a warm and revealing conversation about music, motherhood and the moments that shaped her extraordinary career. From her early break as a young singer from Neath to becoming the world’s most successful classical crossover artist, Katherine reflects on the highs, the challenges and the personal losses that pushed her forward. This episode contains references ...

Nicky sits down with Paul Sinton-Hewitt CBE, the founder of parkrun, for an extraordinary conversation about resilience, community, and the power of small beginnings. From a difficult childhood in South Africa’s care system to injury and burnout in his forties, Paul shares how losing his ability to run led him to create a simple Saturday-morning time trial that would change millions of lives.

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Nicky sits down with actor and Coronation Street favourite Samia Longchambon for a heartfelt chat about family, fame and finding balance. Celebrating 25 years as Maria Connor on Corrie, Samia shares memories from her early days on set, what it’s like growing up in Manchester with show-business parents, and the lessons she’s learned from decades on one of TV’s most-loved shows. She opens up about living with anxiety since childhood,...

Nicky catches up with athlete and BBC Gladiator Livi Sheldon, known to millions as “Diamond.” In this conversation, Livi opens up about growing up as a sporty kid who didn’t fit in, being bullied for her height, and how fitness helped her find confidence. She talks about her journey from personal training to bodybuilding, and the incredible moment she became a Gladiator. Livi also shares the reality of recovering from a devastating...

A year of conversations, stories, and special moments. In this anniversary edition, Nicky looks back at some of the standout guests who dropped by the HQ over the past twelve months. From music legends to sporting icons and unforgettable personalities, this is a celebration of the moments that made the year. Featuring highlights from Martin Compston, Jill Scott, Gary Barlow, Coleen Rooney, Ronan Keating, Katie Price, Tony Mortimer,...

Nicky sits down with Irish footballer James McClean for a raw and revealing conversation about life, loyalty and life after football. From growing up in Derry to earning over 100 caps for Ireland, James reflects on the pride, pressure and passion that have defined his career. He opens up about the highs of representing his country, his honest views on the current Irish team and what needs to change, and the controversies that shape...

Nicky sits down with singer-songwriter Chesney Hawkes for a nostalgic and heartfelt chat about fame, family and second chances. From growing up in a rock ’n’ roll household to becoming a teenage sensation with The One and Only, Chesney recalls the whirlwind of success that changed his life overnight. He opens up about the highs of topping the charts, the struggles that followed, and the lessons learned along the way.

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It’s been one incredible year of Nicky Byrne HQ and what a week for Westlife! To celebrate, Nicky answers your questions in a special Ask Me Anything edition. From the new Westlife single Chariot and the 25th anniversary world tour to family life, favourite songs, and podcast memories, Nicky shares stories, laughs, and a few surprises.

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